10 Australian Pounds (1933 – 1939 Series)

The 10 Australian Pounds banknote issued between 1933 and 1939 forms part of Australia’s interwar pre-decimal currency system printed by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. As a high-denomination note of the period, it features an authoritative engraved style with dense ornamentation and carefully balanced composition, typical of British Commonwealth banknote design during the early 20th century.

On the front of the banknote appears a portrait of King George V centred within an ornate frame. Above it runs the title Commonwealth of Australia, while the legal tender promise — This note is legal tender for ten pounds — is printed prominently across the centre. Serial numbers appear at both upper corners, and a large circular watermark window sits to the right side. The denomination £10 is repeated within decorative corner panels for clear recognition. The background is filled with tightly engraved guilloché patterns and scrollwork borders designed to deter counterfeiting and reinforce the note’s formal appearance.

The reverse presents a detailed labour scene showing workers guiding livestock, rendered in fine line engraving within a framed vignette. The imagery reflects Australia’s rural economy and agricultural heritage during the period. Surrounding the scene is a structured border with repeating geometric patterns, and the denomination TEN POUNDS appears clearly in multiple locations. The strong red monochrome colour palette distinguishes this high denomination within the series.

As a withdrawn pre-decimal issue, the 10 Australian Pounds (1933–1939) is no longer accepted by banks or high-street exchange bureaux and is commonly found in inherited collections or historic paperwork. If you want a straightforward way to exchange foreign coins and notes, our UK-based service offers a practical alternative.

• Indicate the quantity of 10 Australian Pound banknotes you want to exchange

• Click the ‘Add to your account’ button

• Your online account now shows the exchange value

Older overseas banknotes frequently sit outside modern banking clearing systems, meaning traditional providers refuse them. We exchange leftover currency for individuals, charities, and businesses across the UK, providing a trusted route to convert obsolete foreign banknotes into pounds securely and efficiently rather than leaving them unused.